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15 Full-Day Tours in Mauritius to Build a Day Around

50 tours  ·  from $64 a head

Every trip has one free day too few. These 15 full-day tours justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part.

Mauritius: Full-Day Catamaran Cruise to the Northern Isles - A BBQ lunch with the boat as your dining room
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Mauritius: Full-Day Catamaran Cruise to the Northern Isles

1.Full-Day Catamaran Cruise to the Northern Isles

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,798 reviews · 8 hours · from $82Our pick

Spend eight hours aboard the orange-and-white Wind Dancer from Grand Baie, visiting Flat Island, Gabriel Island, and Coin de Mire. You get a mini breakfast, BBQ lunch, drinks, snacks, snorkeling gear, and English or French guidance. Expect lovely water and beaches, but also a potentially rough open-sea crossing.

“Great captain, great chef, great barista, great food and drinks. Look no further, these guys are the real pros. Special thanks to Paul!”

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Mauritius: Private Full-Day Iconic Instagram Spots - Port Louis and Umbrella Square
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Mauritius: Private Full-Day Iconic Instagram Spots

2.Private Full-Day Iconic Instagram Spots

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 548 reviews · 8 hours · from $135

This private 8-hour tour links Mauritius’s best-known sights by air-conditioned van, with hotel pickup, entrance fees, and an English- or French-speaking guide. Expect Port Louis markets, Pamplemousses Botanical Garden, Ganga Talo, Chamarel’s colored earth, and its waterfall. Guides such as Nitesh, Deepak, and Rajen also help with photos and local tips.

“This was a great tour to see the main highlights of the island. We took it the day after arrival and it gave us a good orientation to the island. Rajan was a great guide.”

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Full-Day Catamaran Cruise to Île aux Cerfs with BBQ Lunch - Searching for Dolphins in the Open Sea
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Full-Day Catamaran Cruise to Île aux Cerfs with BBQ Lunch

3.Full-Day Catamaran Cruise to Île aux Cerfs with BBQ Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 455 reviews · from $81

Sail from Pointe Jerome on a 31-person catamaran to a lagoon snorkeling stop and Île aux Cerfs. You get coffee, snacks, a BBQ buffet, unlimited local drinks, and time on the beach. Crew members including Rudi, Scott, Rowan, and Miguel are known for attentive service, while dolphin sightings depend on sea conditions.

“Wonderful crew and well maintained Catamaran! Absolutely beautiful experience! The island is very crowded but there are a lot of water activities”

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Mauritius: Full-Day Speedboat Tour to Ile aux Cerfs & BBQ - Snorkeling in the southeast lagoon
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Mauritius: Full-Day Speedboat Tour to Ile aux Cerfs & BBQ

4.Full-Day Speedboat Tour to Ile aux Cerfs & BBQ

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 429 reviews · 7 hours · from $147

Spend seven hours on a fast, comfortable speedboat with guides such as Hans, Giovanni, or Nathaniel. Snorkel the lagoon, see a 1902 shipwreck and old lighthouse, cruise to Grand River waterfall, and eat grilled chicken and fish on Île aux Cerfs. Drinks, transfers, and snorkeling gear are available.

“We had an awesome day. The crew were absolutely kind to us (with children) and paid attention to every detail. We enjoyed to the max. Food was good too.”

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South-West of Mauritius Private Full-Day Scenic Tour - Grand Bassin and the meaning of Ganga Talao
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South-West of Mauritius Private Full-Day Scenic Tour

5.South-West of Mauritius Private Full-Day Scenic Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 421 reviews · from $115

Spend about eight hours touring southwest Mauritius in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with a certified guide-driver. Visit Trou aux Cerfs, Grand Bassin, Alexandra Falls, Black River Gorges, the colored earth at La Vallée des Couleurs, Chamouny Waterfall, and Gris Gris Beach. A three-course Mauritian lunch and non-alcoholic drinks are included.

“The tour guide/driver took around parts of the island and showed us many of the sites. We were left to explore areas on our own and on our own schedule. Without a guide we would not have known where and how to get to these different areas of the island”

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Mauritius: Private Full-Day South Mauritius Tour - Trou aux Cerfs gives you the opening view
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Mauritius: Private Full-Day South Mauritius Tour

6.Private Full-Day South Mauritius Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 377 reviews · 13 hours

Spend up to 13 hours exploring southern Mauritius in a private vehicle with an English- or French-speaking guide. Set your own pace at Trou aux Cerfs, Grand Bassin, Alexandra Falls, Black River Gorges, Chamarel village, and the Seven Colored Earth Geopark. Guides such as Sachin, Avi, and Manesen are praised for flexible routes and local insight.

“We had a fantastic day in beautiful Mauritius! The tour was wonderful and our guide was fantastic. We cannot wait to go back and explore even more.”

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Mauritius: Full Day Tour of the North with Hotel Transfer - Cap Malheureux and the red-roofed church
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Mauritius: Full Day Tour of the North with Hotel Transfer

7.Full Day Tour of the North with Hotel Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 330 reviews · 8 hours

Spend eight hours exploring northern Mauritius with a private driver-guide such as Rakesh, Yameen, Ivan, or Assif. Visit Cap Malheureux, Pamplemousses Botanical Garden, a ripe black tea factory, Port Louis markets, Caudan Waterfront, and Fort Adelaide. Hotel transfers are included, while garden and tea-factory admission costs extra.

“even after a mix up with drivers, Si gave us a great tour of the north, with stopping suggestions along the way. we really liked the tea ceremony (hidden in the docks at Port Louis) and the botanical gardens (but bring bug spray!). at the gardens it's worth getting a guide and paying a little as they're so knowledgeable and we learnt a lot that we wouldn't have found out on our own. thanks!”

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Tropical South West of Mauritius: Full-day All Inclusive tour (Visit to 3 parks) - Grand Bassin brings religion into the itinerary
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Tropical South West of Mauritius: Full-day All Inclusive tour (Visit to 3 parks)

8.Tropical South West of Mauritius: Full-day All Inclusive tour (Visit to 3 parks)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 279 reviews · from $149

Spend 7 to 8 hours touring southwest Mauritius in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with a certified guide. You’ll see Trou aux Cerfs, Grand Bassin, Alexandra Falls, colored earth, Gris Gris Beach, Bois Chéri Tea Factory, and St Aubin rum distillery, with lunch and hotel pickup included. Guide quality varies, so request an experienced guide such as Kevin, Anup, or Kavi if available.

“This was a great itinerary. Visited grand Basin temple and Ganga talao, a must in Mauritius, Tea plantation was my favourite. La ville des couleurs national park, giri giri beach and rum testing. Our only problem was we have been told Manu will be our driver and guide. Sorry to say but he was just driver. Did not talk about anything, we were expecting to hear about history, geographic facts, interesting stories but nothing. We even tried to make conversation but we got one word answer. He only spoke to advise how much time we have each place. Bit disappointed. Second thing was car, it was very hot day and…”

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Full-Day Tour of South West Mauritius - Trou aux Cerfs gives you the first big view
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Full-Day Tour of South West Mauritius

9.Full-Day Tour of South West Mauritius

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 263 reviews · from $127

Spend about seven hours touring southwest Mauritius in a small group of up to eight. Visit Trou aux Cerfs, Grand Bassin, Alexandra Falls, Black River Gorges, Chamarel Waterfall, and Seven Coloured Earth, with lunch, hotel transport, and rum tasting at Rhumerie de Chamarel. Guides such as Vic, Ashley, and Vikesh are praised for friendly local insight.

“It helps you know more the culture and values of Mauritus. Very welcoming guide, polite and cheerful”

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Mauritius Full day tour of the South west - Trou aux Cerfs, Mauritius’ volcanic viewpoint
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Mauritius Full day tour of the South west

10.Mauritius Full day tour of the South west

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 236 reviews Top rated

Spend 5 to 8 hours exploring southwest Mauritius with a private driver-guide. Visit Trou aux Cerfs, Grand Bassin, Alexandra Falls, Black River Gorge, Chamarel, and the Seven-Colored Earth. Guides such as Raj, Baboo, Robin, and Shiva tailor the pace, explain local culture, and can arrange hotel or cruise-port pickup.

“Great way to orientate ourselves and see the natural highlights of the island! Would recommend to all.”

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Mauritius full day tour : Private south west with lunch - Chamarel and the Seven Colored Earth
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Mauritius full day tour : Private south west with lunch

11.Mauritius full day tour : Private south west with lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 215 reviews · from $125

Visit Chamarel’s Seven Colored Earth Geopark and waterfall in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with a French- or English-speaking guide. The day may also include local coffee, rum tasting, Grand Bassin, Hindu temples, and giant tortoises. Lunch, park admission, WiFi, and private transport are included.

“Seeing the numerous God sculptures at the Hindu Temple, vey large tortoises. The lunch was quite late in the tour and mediocre.”

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Mauritius full day : Private north tour - Le Caudan Waterfront and Port Louis shopping
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Mauritius full day : Private north tour

12.Mauritius full day : Private north tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 193 reviews

Spend 7 to 8 hours with a private driver-guide exploring northern Mauritius. Visit Pamplemousses Botanical Garden, Le Caudan Waterfront, Port Louis Citadel, and Grand Baie, with time to adjust the day to your interests. Pickup, Wi-Fi, and a baby seat are included. Lunch and entrance fees are extra.

“We have Raj a list of the places we wanted to see and he made it happen. He was very knowledgeable and informative”

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Mauritius: Port Louis and Northern Highlights Full-Day Trip - Fort Adelaide and the first view of Port Louis
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Mauritius: Port Louis and Northern Highlights Full-Day Trip

13.Port Louis and Northern Highlights Full-Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 161 reviews · 8 hours · from $64Best value

See Mauritius beyond the beaches on an 8-hour private car tour with hotel pickup. Your English- or French-speaking driver takes you to Fort Adelaide, Port Louis Market, Caudan Waterfront, Pamplemousses Botanical Garden, L’Aventure du Sucre, and the Red Church at Cap Malheureux. Drivers such as Ravi, Raj, Suraj, and Vikash are praised for friendly service and flexible routing.

“Atlantic tours Mauritius were an excellent company to deal with, so much so I have just booked a second tour with them. They kept in contact confirming pick up times and who our driver would be and with WhatsApp were always able to answer any questions easily. Our driver Suraj, made the whole experience perfect. He was knowledgeable, helpful, very courteous and friendly. He did everything possible to make our tour wonderful and a day we will always remember.”

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Full Day Tour 5 Island to Ile Aux Cerfs Incl. Lunch and Transfer - The Dalbair wreck at Pointe d’Esny
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Full Day Tour 5 Island to Ile Aux Cerfs Incl. Lunch and Transfer

14.Full Day Tour 5 Island to Ile Aux Cerfs Incl. Lunch and Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 155 reviews · from $151

Spend 8 to 9 hours racing from Blue Bay through Mauritius’ southeast islands. You’ll snorkel at Blue Bay Marine Park, see the Dalbair shipwreck, swim near Ile aux Aigrettes, visit lighthouse and defense ruins, stop at GRSE Waterfall, and finish with lunch, music, rum, and beach time at Ile aux Cerfs. Guides such as Chris, Nelson, Donovan, and Kevin have helped make the day memorable.

“This excursion is an absolute gem for anyone seeking a perfect blend of exploration and relaxation in pristine waters. From start to finish, everything was impeccably organised. The morning transfer was punctual, and we even arrived at the Read more”

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Dolphin Encounters, Ile aux Benitier & Crystal rock: Full-Day (Lunch & Transfer) - Crystal Rock and the Le Morne view
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Dolphin Encounters, Ile aux Benitier & Crystal rock: Full-Day (Lunch & Transfer)

15.Dolphin Encounters, Ile aux Benitier & Crystal rock: Full-Day (Lunch & Transfer)

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 148 reviews · from $111

Join Freshverde Holidays for a 7 to 8-hour west-coast boat trip from Trou d’Eau Douce, with hotel pickup, dolphin watching, Crystal Rock snorkeling, and a three-course barbecue on Ile aux Benitiers. Guides and skippers such as Avish, Oliver, and Brian have earned praise for friendly, professional service. Dolphin encounters can be crowded, so expectations matter.

“We loved swimming with the dolphins and the BBQ lunch afterwards. There were only 2 things that stopped us giving this experience 5 stars and that was that it was about an hour and a half too long and the water was a bit murky...which, of course, is not anything the tour operator could do about!”

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